GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. Obtaining a residential homestead exemption begins with an application filed with the appraisal district in the county where your property is located.The application for the exemption under Tax Code Section 11.132 is Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application (PDF). An owner may only file one homestead exemption, and the application must be filed with the Appraisal District in the county the property is located in. The typical deadline for filing a county appraisal district homestead exemption application is between January 1 and April 30. Now go file for it now! Homestead Exemption Laws Change. Taxpayers are only entitled to one homestead exemption on their primary residence for any given tax year.